Canada will transfer AIM missiles to Ukraine to strengthen air defense and counter cruise missiles. The weapons are already in the process of being transferred to Ukraine, UNN reports with reference to the Ministry of Defense.
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According to the agency, the issue of further defense support was discussed during a meeting between Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Canadian Minister of National Defense David McGuinty. The Ukrainian side thanked Canada for its consistent and effective assistance to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Canada's contribution to the PURL initiative was separately noted. Recent contributions under the program have been crucial in repelling massive enemy air attacks. Ukraine expects continued PURL support throughout the current year.
The parties also discussed an agreement on promoting drone production. The countries have significant prospects for industrial cooperation between Ukrainian and Canadian governments and companies. In particular, Ukraine is interested in cooperation with Canadian companies in the field of drone control.
Another important area of cooperation remains the training of Ukrainian servicemen with a focus on saving lives. The parties discussed the transformation of the training system, in particular the transition to a model in which the best specialists train others, and training centers are gradually moved underground to increase safety, the agency summarized.